A fire has broken out in a tyre factory in Umm Al Quwain's Umm Al Thuoub area on Tuesday afternoon.
After receiving an alert at 1:48 pm, firefighters from Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Sharjah rushed to the site and contained the blaze.
No casualties were reported in the incident.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed reviews cultural district project in Dubai South
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has reviewed the ambitious cultural district project, planned within the Azizi Venice community in Dubai South.
Dubai's flying taxi plans gain momentum
The first of four planned vertiports for flying taxis in Dubai is expected to begin operations in early 2026, according to a senior official at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
Abu Dhabi taxis can now be booked through Yango app
The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) has teamed up with the ride-hailing service Yango to launch a new taxi booking service.
MoEI reiterates commitment to water security and sustainability
The Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), Sharif Al Olama, highlighted that the Arab Water Forum in Abu Dhabi is an ideal platform to underscore the importance of the life-sustaining resource.
UAE launches religious student awareness programme
The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) have introduced the "Ajyal" programme, aimed at enhancing religious awareness among school students in Dubai.
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Dubai Duty Free executive vice chairman and CEO, Colm McLoughlin, announced that he will be stepping down from his role after 55 years in the travel retail industry and 41 years of leadership at Dubai Duty Free. Colm joined the Business Breakfast to reflect on his epic career.
78% of AI users are now bringing their own AI tools to work, but what does this mean for employers? Zubin Chagpar, Senior Director and Business Group Leader, Modern Work and Surface Devices, Microsoft CEMA tells us more.
ADNOC Drilling's CFO, Youssef Salem, Chief Financial Officer, gives us insight into their 26% rise in Q1 net profit.
It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.
The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.
